Frequently Asked Questions

All residential programs for Summer 2025 will be twelve days in length. Move-in is on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with move-out taking place the following Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Academic programs run from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with social activities on campus and off campus taking place on evenings and weekends. Please note that exact hours may vary slightly by program and location. 

Yes. Although we do not sponsor student visas for non-credit programs, we welcome all international students to apply as long as they have the ability to be present during the program. International students are considered for need-based aid and other applicable discounts. 

Enrollment varies by program. A typical size is 15-30 students per program.

Students should be rising juniors or seniors in high school. Students must be at least 17 years old by the start of any London-based residential program. 

Important dates and deadlines are listed on our Apply page. The Priority application deadline is January 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET; the Regular application deadline is February 28, 2025, ET at 11:59 p.m. ET; and the Late application deadline is March 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Application requirements can be found on our Apply page.

Students who are offered a place in the program will receive an email which will contain information on next steps to secure a place in the program, including a non-refundable deposit equal to 10% of tuition (after financial aid/discounts). Deposits are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as capacity allows. As more students are admitted than there are spaces in each program and programs typically fill before the deposit deadline, we recommend depositing as soon as possible once admitted. Families experiencing any financial concerns regarding deposits are encouraged to reach out to precollegeprograms@northeastern.edu. 

The tuition for Summer 2025 residential programs is $6,895, which includes the program tuition, course materials, housing, meals, and social activities.

Yes, students can apply to be considered for financial aid within the application. Accelerate Pre-College Programs strives to work with families to make our programs financially accessible. Accelerate’s financial aid awards are typically either in the form of scholarships or program discounts. All admitted students will be considered for need-based aid. Students will receive their financial aid award information with their program admissions decision.

Final payment is due by May 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

There is no formal payment plan but if you have a need for additional time to submit the final payment, please contact precollegeprograms@northeastern.edu.

Yes, please contact your plan provider to check on their requirements, but families in the past have been able to do this.

Most programs will be led by Northeastern faculty, with the support of other faculty, instructors, or graduate students. Current Northeastern students may serve as teaching assistants. 

There is no credit awarded or transcript upon completion of the program. Students will receive a Recognition of Completion signed by a faculty member.

Accelerate programs are rigorous and are meant to give students a taste of college academics. All students can expect some work outside of class hours, typically working with peers on group projects.

Admitted students should refer to the Participant & Family Handbook and their Admitted Student Portal for program requirements and a suggested packing list. Most programs require a personal laptop. Students experiencing challenges bringing a laptop should contact precollegeprograms@northeastern.edu before the start of the program. 

Dining varies between each of our campus locations. Please see the Student Life pages for Boston, London, and Oakland for more information.

Students are housed in a residence hall on or near Northeastern’s campus, depending on the program location. More information about residence halls will be shared with admitted students. Please see the Student Life pages for Boston, London, and Oakland for more information.

Previous social activities have included on-campus events such as arts and crafts, stuff-a-husky, and giant board games. Off-campus activities have included exploring the local neighborhoods surrounding our campuses (e.g., a cannoli tour of the North End, thrift shopping in Cambridge, touring around San Francisco, or visiting the London Eye). 

All of our summer campus-based programs are residential. Students seeking an exception should contact the Pre-College team at precollegeprograms@northeastern.edu. 

The programs are overseen by the Accelerate Pre-College team, led by Senior Director of Pre-College Programs, Liz Quinn. Student Life staff, both professional and current Northeastern students, live in housing with the program participants and manage residential life and social activities. The academic teams are comprised of Northeastern faculty, instructors, and current Northeastern students.  

Yes, participants are required to be covered by health or travel health insurance relevant to the location of their program for the duration of the program.